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Re: Subaru Bucks! [dcab] by occking
Mar 19, 2005 (7:03 pm)
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Replying to: dcab (Mar 19, 2005 4:56 pm)

Curious, What did the 30k service cost you? Is all the stuff they do really necessary? Is it true that the plugs, unlike most cars today do not go 100k miles? I have outback 2.5 i ltd so I imagine service on this vehicle should be a bout the same.
 
Just got my 3rd statement today, up to $99. My first statement only had $3 on it as I just gotten the card right before the end of the billing cycle. so $96 really in just two months. That is why I have applied for another card for my wife. Found out many of the utility companies in this area (Southeastern, MA) like Comcast & Verizon take credit card payment. Even Mass Electric is running some pilot programs in which payment can be made by credit card. I hope to earn enough for two cards to not only pay for all of the maintenance for the next few years but also to save the maximum 2000 bucks when I replace my wife's car in two years. Actually, will give her my outback which in 2.5 years will have approx 75k miles on it, but still 2.5 years and 25,000 miles to go on extended warranty I purchased. Maybe trade in her old van & get one of those Tribeca's or whatever larger vehicle Subaru has to offer for 2008.
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Re: Subaru Bucks! [occking] by dcab
Mar 20, 2005 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: occking (Mar 19, 2005 7:03 pm)

For the 30K service, I had them do all required services in the owner's manual: plugs, brake fluid, fuel filter, oil change, air filter, coolant flush and fill. It came to $266. I'm not sure if it was all necessary but it was pretty painless to hand them two coupons and have the balance charged to the Subaru card. Perhaps Subaru could deny a warranty claim if a required service isn't done.
 
You might also consider joining one of Subaru's affiliated groups to qualify for VIP invoice pricing after six months of membership. I belong to the American Canoe Association. Invoice pricing isn't a great deal at this point in the model year, but could make for a good, painless deal at the start of a new model year or the introduction of a new model. I'm interested in a 2006 Outback if stability control and a more powerful H4 engine is added to the 2006. A 5-speed automatic transmission would be nice too.
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VDC prices MD v North CA & North NV by bill45
Mar 21, 2005 (12:36 am)
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I just bought a 2005 Subaru Outback wagon 3.0 R VDC for $31,289 + $28.25 NV title
fee + $295 dealer admin fee + NV tax & registration fees at Reno Subaru in NV. They had asked
$33,455 internet price and came down to $31,289 when I decided to buy it at Fitzmall in MD.
Prices were for all cash - no financing.
 
Fitzmall had the best Subaru prices and did not seem to have the dealer add-on admin fees
that the other dealers that I checked seem to demand. I would have flown (free with frequent
flier miles) to Fitzmall for the lower, no-haggle price, but my back doc told me not to drive from
MD back to NV.
 
Other dealer cash prices that I found (before dealer admin fees, tax, registration) were:
$31,644 in Carson City, NV
$31,999 in Walnut Creek, CA
$32,104 in Livermore, CA
$32,280 in Napa, CA
$32,394 (no homelink) in Fairfield, CA (but very good prices on 05 LL Bean wagons)
 
If you negotiate a deal by phone with your dealer, get a final, drive it home price, and tell
them you will bring a cashier’s check for that amount. This may avoid last minute surprise add-
on fees, credit checks, or title delays. If you are shopping for a new Subaru, shop around and be
ready to walk out if they try to add any surprise fees onto the negotiated price when you arrive to
buy your Subaru.
 
bill45
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05 Outback $22,288 by aspesisteve
Mar 22, 2005 (9:25 am)
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that's what the add says in my local paper for "all model 5DA in stock".
 
I'm not sure what equip. group this includes but was wondering if this is a deal that can be improved on by a little leg work?
 
anyone care to reply what the 4 cylindar outbacks are going for with smart shopping?
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Outback 2.5i auto $23,500 by andurilsfire
Mar 26, 2005 (6:01 am)
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Looking to buy my first subaru. Just wanted to check some pricing. I have one offer for a new '05 2.5i automatic (silver). Extra options are all weather mats, security sys upgrade, and auto-dim mirror w/homelink. Only has 6 miles on the odometer and financing is 1.9%. Seems like a good deal, but wanted some opinions.
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Re: Newbie With Subie [sparkycat] by 63corvette
Mar 26, 2005 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: sparkycat (Mar 18, 2005 8:45 am)

As previously posted, I paid $17,340 for my 2004 2.5, 5 speed Outback Wagon 7 months ago from Mc Curley Subaru in Pasco Washington, and so far, I am very happy with it and have had no problems.
However, my previous post met with some skepticism about the amount paid. Well in today's paper, Mc Curley is offering the 2005 2.5 wagon for $18,751 (I can scan in the ad if anyone is still skeptical).
I have no problem with the amount paid for the base model. However I do not understand the huge difference between the base model and the other models. I show these copied from above as reference:
Other dealer cash prices that I found (before dealer admin fees, tax, registration) were:
$31,644 in Carson City, NV
$31,999 in Walnut Creek, CA
$32,104 in Livermore, CA
$32,280 in Napa, CA
$32,394 (no homelink) in Fairfield, CA (but very good prices on 05 LL Bean wagons)
 
To me this means more than $15,000 for JUST the engine, sunroof, Climate Control, leather interior and auto trans (and possibly VDC?).
Now as far as I know NO ONE has ever complained about the functioning of the standard heater, A/C controls. But EVERYONE has complained about the Climate Control.....so WHY should you pay MORE for something disfunctional? Someone please help me out here and tell me how an optional engine etc. can be worth more than 50% of the total price of the car to YOU.
 
Thanks
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Re: Newbie With Subie [63corvette] by aspesisteve
Mar 26, 2005 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: 63corvette (Mar 26, 2005 11:54 am)

thanks for your post - it's been a while since someone posted some deals being offered.
 
I suspect some people are sceptics of such a good deal AFTER they paid more?
 
Anyway, I would agree with you that the extra bells and wistles are usually come with quite a mark up. The dealer in this case is likely luring in the buyer with a "strippie" knowing that many people will get emotional over a garage door opener or something bell or wistle they are used to having.
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Leasing an '05 Outback XT ltd. by rarrieta
Mar 26, 2005 (5:23 pm)
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Can someone give me an idea of what a reasonable lease rate would be for a 3 year, 12,000 mile lease for a 2005 Outback XT Limited? Thanks!
 
(p.s. I live in Chicago)
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Re: Newbie With Subie [63corvette] by cpp788x
Mar 27, 2005 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: 63corvette (Mar 26, 2005 11:54 am)

You are right! I have a 2001 base Forester w/auto. It handles beautifully on winding mountain roads. In the snow - I now shovel AFTER I do the errands.
 
There is no NEED for the other options, however, like most people I desire them.
Wanting is a far more pleasurable experience than having.
 
Chas.
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2005 VDC Wagon by gylhome
Mar 27, 2005 (2:25 pm)
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Just got a Champagne Gold 3.0L VDC wagon with the Popular equipment group (auto dimming mirror and perimeter security alarm), all weather mats, center armrest extension, sdaf (not sure what this is), for $30,923 - $1000 below invoice. I haven't seen any published dealer incentives, so I'm not sure why the dealer gave it to me below invoice. I'm not complaining, though. So far, I'm pretty happy with it, though, I wish I could put the baby seat in the center.

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